Orphan Alenna Shawcross has never really felt at home in the
UNA, but she still never expected to be sent to the Wheel – an island prison
for kids who don’t pass the government’s personality test.
Life expectancy on the Wheel is short, but Alenna is rescued
by a warrior girl named Gadya who takes her to the island’s only autonomous
colony (every other part of the island
is controlled by the mysterious Monk, worshipped as a God by his large army of
drones). In the colony, Alenna meets Liam and joins up with a group of hunters
who are on a mission to find the truth at the heart of the island.
FORSAKEN gets the Zombie Chicken Merit Badge for action
because the pages teem with well-executed fight scenes. There’s a palpable
sense of danger – and no characters are safe. There are also quite a few nice
surprises, such as the identity of the Monk and the real purpose of the Wheel.
Alenna has a definite case of insta-love for Liam, but the
romance element is very toned down here, making this a good recommendation for
boys who enjoyed THE HUNGER GAMES and/or LEGEND (Marie Lu) and are looking for
a read-alike.
THE FORSAKEN is available in hardcover now. Visit the publisher's website for more information. I have 5 copies for readers in the US and
Canada (courtesy of the publisher) and 1 copy I can send internationally
(donated by the author). To enter, fill
out this form by September 4, 2012 at 11:59 pm CST.
FTC disclosure: Review copy from author
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7 comments:
I think I will enjoy reading this book and it has one of the most unique covers.
I like the fact that the action and suspense are high and that there are some big twists as well. I also agree that the cover is wonderful!
Cool. Glad that it had merit, since i just won a copy. :-p
My expectations are slightly lowered, but I will expect actiony goodness.
Forsaken is one that I really was hoping to get for my birthday (but didn't) so hoping I can win a copy!! :)
Thank for for the wonderful giveaway <3
Mary DeBorde M.A.D.
Great story, thank you for the giveaway!
Artemis
This sounds like my kind of book - I am absolutely an action girl. If there's fighting and danger (not unnecessary), I'm there!
I am so in love with your Merit Badges, by the way! They look fantastic and they're a wonderful way to quickly point out the best quality of a book. :D
The Forsaken sounds great! I love a book that can surprise me.
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